Finance Assistant Location: Stroud Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm Salary: Circa £28,000 + benefits Type: Permanent, full-timeOur client, a well-established and values-driven charity based in Stroud, has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role has arisen due to continued growth and increased financial reporting requirements. The position is fully office-based, and experience with cloud-based accounting software is advantageous.Key Responsibilities Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier reconciliations and monitoring outstanding invoicesProcess and reconcile bank receipts, payments, and monthly bank accountsPrepare bank payment runs and account for payroll, expenses, and petty cashSupport month-end close through accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with VAT workings, Gift Aid reporting, and audit preparationEnsure accurate and timely month-end reporting Candidate Requirements Proven experience in bookkeeping or transactional finance rolesStrong experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliationsExperience in carrying out key monthly balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end processesAbility to work accurately at pace and meet month-end deadlinesExcellent attention to detail with a methodical, organised approachStrong Microsoft Office skills This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional seeking a role where they can make a real difference ..... full job details .....